Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, have co-hosted their award-winning weekly veterinary podcast since 2016.
Each week, they “tackle the toughest topics in veterinary medicine,” highlighting controversial issues and trending news, introducing veterinary key opinion leaders and provocateurs, and offering solutions to the myriad challenges facing the veterinary profession.
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Next Gen Vet Tech Schools: Choosing the Best Program for You
Choosing a veterinary or veterinary technician school is one of the most important - and potentially challenging - decisions you’ll make in your career. Today, technology and educational innovations provide vets and vet techs with more professional school choices than ever before. This week, let’s look at one exciting new veterinary technician program developed by our very own Beckie Mossor, RVT!
Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT explore the next generation of veterinary technician programs. Dr. Ward begins by sharing a recent “random Facebook message” he received about choosing a veterinary school and the advice he offered.
Beckie takes us on a deep dive into the current state of US veterinary technician schools and why she’s excited to share some of the innovations of her new A.S in Veterinary Medical technology Program from Gurnick Academy. And Dr. Ward explains why that A.S. degree might be more important to your decision than you might think.
Viewfinders. Share this podcast with any students or colleagues interested in pursuing a prolonged career in vet med!
To learn more about Beckie’s Gurnick Academy veterinary technician A.S. program, click here: https://www.gurnick.edu/programs/veterinary-medical-technology-program/
If you’d like to learn more about all the veterinary technician programs accredited by the AVMA CVTEA, check out this link: https://bit.ly/3yl7YKn
Massachusetts Bill Aims to Allow Injured Police Dogs in Ambulances & EMTs to Provide Essential Treatments
The Massachusetts State Senate recently approved a bill that ensures law enforcement officers' K-9 partners receive life-saving medical attention and transport in ambulances if they are injured in the line of duty.
The bill, known as Nero's Law, was drafted in response to the shooting that claimed the life of Yarmouth Police K-9 Sgt. Sean Gannon, and severely injured his K-9 partner, Nero.
This week our hosts, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, explore the impact such legislation could have and why veterinary professionals should be more involved.
Dr. Ward pledges his full support of Nero’s Law and expresses his surprise when he discovered the the majority of US states don’t allow injured law enforcement K-9’s to be transported in “human” ambulances.
Beckie shares her concern that veterinary clinics be fully integrated into the assistance of injured police K-9’s, including communicating and alerting emergency clinics of pending arrivals and for guidance on life-saving treatments.
Dr. Ward also encourages states to provide clear guidance on treating law enforcement K-9s exposed to narcotics and emergency administration of drugs such as naloxone.
Both discuss how the “devil is in the details” with this sort of legislation, and offer many tips to make the law more meaningful and helpful. And, yes, it starts with veterinary professionals!
Viewfinders, what do you think about this proposed law? What are your state’s rules and regulations regarding injured police dogs?
Welcome to this spine-chilling episode of “The Veterinary Viewfinder!” This week, Dr. Ernie Ward and registered veterinary technician Beckie Mosser dive into the eerie world of (allegedly) haunted veterinary clinics. With Halloween around the corner, we’re exploring the paranormal tales that have left many veterinary teams wondering if they’re truly alone during those late-night shifts.
From shadowy figures seen after-hours to strange, unexplained noises echoing through clinic halls, our colleagues across the country—and beyond—have shared their supernatural experiences. These ghostly tales range from curious spirits seemingly checking in on patients to spooky apparitions that might make even the bravest veterinarian shiver. Join us as we delve into these mysterious occurrences that some veterinary teams encounter, especially during Halloween.
This episode isn’t just for thrill-seekers; it’s a look at how these supernatural events can “shape” the “spirit” of teams working in veterinary practices, strengthening their “chains” as staff members share their creepy experiences. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode will have you hooked—and maybe a little spooked! Tune in for a ghostly good time as Ernie and Beckie tackle one of the most “spirited” topics we’ve ever covered on “The Veterinary Viewfinder.”